WE are called to be His people. Why are we called? To do His will on earth. To the ones who are called by Him, God gives a special privilege. It is a wonderful privilege. They are called by ‘My Name’, says the Lord.
What does it mean to be called by His Name
“In biblical times, a name was more than just a personal means of identification. Names conveyed authority. They showed character and issued promise. They even displayed a certain fate and/or destiny. Human names carried a great meaning, but God’s name encompassed His whole identity. It expressed his power and his omnipresence. His name clearly defined His relationship to His people.”
Why Is God’s Name so Important?
While many toss God’s name around like a household name, ancient Jews refused to say the name of God for fear of misusing it. We could learn from that level of reverence. After all, the various names of God reveal His incredible character, power, and personality.
Frequently in Scripture, God is referred to as the name of the Lord or the name of God. These verses denote might and strength. At other times He is identified by specific names such I AM, which means self-sustaining, and Yahweh Jirah, The Lord Will Provide.
Bible Verses about Called By God’s Name
(Isaiah 43:7)
Everyone who is called by My name,
And whom I have created for My glory,
Whom I have formed, even whom I have made.”
(Jeremiah 14:9)
“Why are You like a man dismayed,
Like a mighty man who cannot save?
Yet You are in our midst, O Lord,
And we are called by Your name;
Do not forsake us!
(Daniel 9:19)
O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and take action! For Your own sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people are called by Your name.”
(Numbers 6:27)
So they shall invoke My name on the sons of Israel, and I then will bless them.”
(2 Samuel 6:2)
And David arose and went with all the people who were with him to Baale-judah, to bring up from there the ark of God which is called by the Name, the very name of the Lord of hosts who is enthroned above the cherubim.
